In the pack, Aston Croall and Ricky Nebbett replace Ceri Jones and John Brooks respectively in the front row, packing down alongside summer signing Chris Brooker. Another new recruit, James Percival will make his debut in the second row against his former Club, while Phil Davies replaces the injured Tom Guest at number eight.

In the back division, injury rules out Hal Luscombe so Ugo Monye starts at outside centre and partners Tosh Masson in the midfield, with Academy player Seb Stegmann taking Monye's place on the left wing. Charlie Amesbury and Tom Williams come in for Simon Keogh and Mike Brown on the right wing and at full back respectively.

Club captain Paul Volley is back from injury and amongst the replacements.

The full team is as follows:

15. Tom Williams
14. Charlie Amesbury
13. Ugo Monye
12. Tosh Masson
11. Seb Stegmann
10. Seb Jewell
9. Danny Care
1. Aston Croall
2. Chris Brooker
3. Ricky Nebbett
4. James Percival
5. Nicolas Spanghero
6. George Robson
7. Chris Robshaw
8. Phil Davies

Replacements:
16. John Brooks
17. Mark Lambert
18. James Inglis
19. Jim Evans
20. Paul Volley
21. Matt Rhodes
22. Ryan Manyika
23. Mike Brown